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Starting with Story, Not Symptom: Narrative Collapse and Cultural Repair in Appalachia
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Heartache in the Heartland: Unraveling the Social Roots of Deaths of Despair in Kentucky
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The Social Determinants of Health and the Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy: Implications for Appalachia
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Evidence-Based Best Practices for Diabetes Education and Self-Care in Appalachia: A Literature Review
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